9300 & 9200 Series - Enhanced Logging

NetClock® Products

What it Means to You:

Improves records management and security
Supports regulatory compliance
Supports Legally Traceable Time®

NetClock Enhanced Logging:

Local log files, stored in ASCII, can be enabled or disabled
Logs can be copied from the unit via FTP, SFTP or SCP
Logs are rotated; a current log and three previous logs are stored on the system
Log messages are Syslog format, an easily compared industry convention
Each local log file message corresponds to a NetClock event
A new Auth Log records access activity. Up to 16 user accounts with unique passwords are supported
A new Journal Log records all user activity, such as configuration changes
A new NTP Log records synchronization events
A new NTP Status display provides NTP reference statistics.

Introduction

Spectracom NetClock® products are GPS-based, Network Time Protocol (NTP) time server master clocks. NetClocks typically provide timing services to various networking devices. As NetClock products become more important in synchronizing critical operations, providing Legally Traceable Time® (and associated time- and date-stamps) for device logs and databases, enhanced logging capabilities are necessary.

Why is Logging Necessary?

Logging is a critical capability for IT security—the administrator needs to track and analyze activity on the NetClock device—such as user Auth Log entries.
Logging is also necessary to comply with industry regulations—such as Sarbanes Oxley—to show that the common network time standard is valid.
Logging of NetClock application events is required. Examples of log entries are GPS signal acquisition or loss, and journal entries on user configuration setups.
Logs are admissible as evidence in court, showing that the NetClock was operating normally and in synchronization with UTC, on the particular day in question.

NetClock Logs

System Status Log*
Auth Log*
Journal Log*
Alarm Log
Event Relay Log
NTP Log*
GPS Qualification Log
GPS Signal Status
Operational Log